Boarding Your Dog

by http://www.petparents.com
Choosing the right day care/pet boarding facility is paramount in providing pet owners with peace of mind while on vacation. You wouldn’t just drop your child at daycare without touring the facility. It should be the same with your pet. First and foremost – take a tour of the facility.
During your tour, ask yourself:
Do the dogs coming into the kennel seem excited to be there?
Do the pets look happy/seem well cared for?
Does the staff seem knowledgeable and caring?
Does the facility look and smell clean (not like wet dog)?
Know the right questions to ask:
Are dogs required to be current ...

How to Check a Pet for Dehydration

All pets including cats, dogs and horses are at risk for dehydration, especially in the warm months. Pets at higher risk include older or very young ones, pregnant, nursing or sick animals. Dogs may overdo it when exercising with you and physically drain themselves, leading to a problem. Keep an eye on the animals to prevent it. If you do suspect dehydration, then try these suggestions.
Look for visible signs. These symptoms include sunken eyes, exhaustion or dry mouth.
Step 2
Visit the vet for a quick blood test to check for dehydration. Do this test ...

Fleas and Heartworms: Tips for This Summer

original acticle from: http://www.cesarsway.com
Socializing is an important part of any dog's routine. With summer upon us and longer, warmer days ahead, you and your dog will have endless opportunities to get outside and make new friends. There are some friends, however, you don't want your dog to make: fleas and heartworms.
Fleas
Fleas may be tiny, but they're no small problem. A single adult female flea can lay up to 1200 offspring in one month and can lay up to 2000 eggs in her lifetime (up to 170 days).[2] These eggs are smooth, and they fall off your dog, landing all over ...

Dog Care: Grooming Your Pet

by the American Animal Hospital Association
Fifi comes prancing out of the groomer's, one delicate paw in front of the next. Blue ribbons tied to his ears, his tail cut into a tidy little pompom. He's perfectly pretty-maybe too perfect to be playing fetch in the backyard, you worry.
Grooming your pets doesn't mean that they have to be made-up and untouchable; it simply means that you're taking good care of their health by keeping a watchful eye on their hygiene. Pets, like humans, are more likely to remain healthy when they are clean and ...

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by http://www.petparents.com Choosing the right day care/pet boarding facility is paramount in providing pet owners with peace of mind while on vacation. You wouldn’t just drop your child at daycare without touring the facility. It should be the same with your pet. First and foremost – take a tour of the facility. During your tour, […]

All pets including cats, dogs and horses are at risk for dehydration, especially in the warm months. Pets at higher risk include older or very young ones, pregnant, nursing or sick animals. Dogs may overdo it when exercising with you and physically drain themselves, leading to a problem. Keep an eye on the animals to […]

original acticle from: http://www.cesarsway.com Socializing is an important part of any dog’s routine. With summer upon us and longer, warmer days ahead, you and your dog will have endless opportunities to get outside and make new friends. There are some friends, however, you don’t want your dog to make: fleas and heartworms. Fleas Fleas may […]

by the American Animal Hospital Association Fifi comes prancing out of the groomer’s, one delicate paw in front of the next. Blue ribbons tied to his ears, his tail cut into a tidy little pompom. He’s perfectly pretty-maybe too perfect to be playing fetch in the backyard, you worry. Grooming your pets doesn’t mean that […]